Colt Model 1911A1 S/N 716589 1939
Navy Contract
- This is one of 3,636 pistols produced in this contract. It was in a
shipment of 1,088 pistols shipped on December 18, 1939 to the Officer in
Charge, Naval Supply Depot, Sewalls Point, VA. Pistol also shipped
April 5, 1944 to the U.S. Navy, Newport. Slide has a matching
serial number.

At approximately serial number 713646,
all pistols were marked with an "R" in an oval near the disconnector
hole for the provisional inspector Major Charles S. Reed, Officer of Outside
Inspection assigned to Colt. "G" signifying Government Contract is
also present.

Top view showing shortened wide spur hammer. The hammer modification began with this
contract

Pistol is "P" proofed on top of the slide
in front of the rear sight and above the magazine catch. Also note the
"H" inspector's initial of Federick W. Hauff on the left side to the right of
the magazine catch. This was applied upon final ordnance inspection.
Colt "VP" Verified Proof mark on upper left flat of the trigger guard.
Barrel has small "G" proof ahead of lug.
Barrel also marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on left side and "P" on left lug.